EV-DO

The FCC has approved the first LTE device for use in the US in the LG VL700 dual-mode LTE/CDMA USB modem. The modem features support for EVDO Rev. A on 800/1900Mhz and LTE on 700Mhz. The modem is expected to be released around the beginning of the LTE network rollout later this year, with testing […]

Following up on the announcement of the Verizon LG Ally last week by the manufacturer, internal documentation has surfaced confirming both specifications and release timeframe for the device, with pricing yet to be determined. The LG Ally will now be positioned as a mid-range Android 2.1 device in Verizonâ€™s lineup with a Qualcomm MSM 7627 […]

Sprint internal training documentation has confirmed that the 4G hotspot option announced for the Evo 4G earlier this year will require a plan code with an additional charge for usage and the creation of new service plans created specifically for the device owing to its dual-mode capability, potentially locking it out of current plans. Further […]

Qualcomm has announced the development of new dual-mode HSPA+ and EVDO Rev. A and B chipsets for femtocells. Such examples of femtocells include the AT&T 3G MicroCell and the Verizon Wireless Network Extender. Qualcomm further states that the chips are the first to combine HSPA+ and CDMA2000 1X/EV-DO Rev. A/Rev. B access. The chips will […]

Novatel has confirmed that it is currently developing a version of the critically acclaimed Mi-Fi 3G router modem, with a prototype version reaching 18Mbps throughput during testing. The chipset in the prototype is sourced from manufacturer Beceem with support for theoretical maximum speeds of 30Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload. Novatel has also confirmed that […]

Many Sprint executives, including CEO Dan Hesse have confirmed to Forbes that an HTC manufactured WiMax device based on Android will be released by the end of the first half of the year. The device in question is expected to be the HTC Supersonic, which was previously leaked last month. The executives go on to […]

Google held their long-awaited Android Press Event at their campus in Mountain View earlier this morning, here are the important details regarding the announcement: Google confirms previously leaked hardware specifications with the caveat that applications can only be installed on flash memory for the time being. Custom engraving is available as an option on the […]

The Novatel MiFi wireless router/modem combo device has a new firmware update available to address a sleep issue when plugged into AC power as well as improved compatibility with the Nintendo DS handheld console and BlackBerry Curve. The firmware update process is detailed in full for the Sprint and Verizon version courtesy of EVDOinfo.

Image courtesy of PhoneArena The first images and information have surfaced regarding the Verizon Wireless UMW190 USB modem expected to be released later this quarter. The modem features dual-band EVDO Rev. A for domestic use and quadband GSM/EDGE/triband HSPA access on Vodafone partner networks for international roaming with the included SIM card along with an […]

In a bid to continue the success of the prior HP netbook promotion, Best Buy is now offering the Compaq Mini 110c-1040DX netbook for an almost unbelievable 99 cents after new Sprint mobile broadband service agreement, or $199.99 when purchased and activated with Verizon or AT&T mobile broadband service. The laptop itself features a 16GB […]